Law Firm Senior Associate (Commercial) Job in Kenya

Senior Associate – Commercial

Full Service Law Firm in Kenya

The client

Our client, Muthaura Mugambi Ayugi & Njonjo Advocates, a reputable full service law firm that provides a broad range of corporate and commercial legal services across all sectors across the East Africa Region, is looking forward to filling the position of Senior Associate in the Commercial Department.

Key Responsibilities:

Based in Kenya, your duties and responsibilities shall include:

• Drawing up and reviewing various legal documents including but not limited to contracts, agreements, opinions, deeds, and other documents required when representing the Firm’s clients;
• Providing support and assistance to the Department’s Partners whether as a transaction team resource or working individually;
• Conducting client meetings and maintaining general contact with the client;
• Conducting legal research;
• Supervising and coordinating activities of legal support personnel;
• Remaining current on legal developments;
• Providing training, guidance and materials to other members of the Firm;
• Participating in and meaningfully contributing to Firm activities including all regular and ad hoc reporting programs and/or structures, and professional development strategies.

Education qualifications:

• A technically strong advocate with over 3 years’ Post Qualification Experience with solid exposure to commercial law practice;
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance is an added bonus.
• LLB degree from a recognised university (Minimum Upper Second);
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya or an equivalent qualification in the Commonwealth (with the intention to immediately qualify to practice in Kenya);
• Broad base of legal practice experience;

Skills and attributes

• Fluency in English is mandatory;
• Practical work experience in East Africa, notably Kenya is an added advantage
• Demonstrate excellent writing and communication skills;
• Developed interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively and work diplomatically with Clients and individuals at all levels across the Firm;
• Ability to foster positive relationships with all individuals across the Firm;
• Must have high moral integrity and character;
• Highly organised and good time management skills;
• PC and other relevant technology competencies (e.g., Microsoft applications);
• Focused on performance and results;
• Poised to work under pressure and must have high energy and drive;
• Focused and inquisitive learner who proactively pursues opportunities to build expertise.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should email their application and CV addressed to the recruitment administrator at: admin@ircchrservices.com to reach us on or before the 30 Sept 2012.